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If you’re looking to attend an event this Nigeria’s 50th anniversary weekend, here’s a cool list of great events courtesy of Kilonshele.com. These events are all happening in Lagos, Abuja and Kwara. Some are free, while others are for a fee.
In no particular order, here’s a list of the must-attend events this weekend:
INDEPENDENCE HAUTE 11: ARISTOCRACY ON THE GREEN CARPET
Runway Magazine presents “Independence Haute 11: ARISTOCRACY ON THE GREEN CARPET”.
On Independence eve, Nollywood goddess MONALISA CHINDA joins 10 OF THE HOTTEST DIVAS IN PORT HARCOURT on the Green Carpet!
– Its Lights – Cameras – Action
– Its Plenty Paparazzi
– Its Haute Fashionistas
– Its Champagne Popping
– Its Fine Music
– Its Exclusive
– Its Strictly by Invitation
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: Green Carpet & Paparazzi (7:30pm – 9pm)
Reception & After Party (from 9pm)
Venue: PH Lounge (Former BootLeggers), 7 Olu Obasanjo Rd., Port Harcourt.
Dress Code: Touch of White or Green
Tables:
- Regular
- VIP
- VVIP
- 1 Green & White Table (Pls dont ask for this, its fully Booked)
Admission: STRICTLY BY INVITATION ONLY
For Invites (limited):
Danny – 08023079359; BB Pin – 20EA02D1
Gibson – 08033426092; BB Pin – 256C94C1
Betty – 08099235532; BB Pin – 222D1847
INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
Rosellas Amusement Park and Event Centre is a place to be this season as Nigeria celebrates her Golden Jubilee.
It promises to be an exciting time for every family to have fun with their loved ones.
Come and have Fun.
Date: October 1st, 2010
Venue: Rosellas Amusement Park And Event Centre, Km 3 Idimu-Isheri-Igando-LASU Road, Lagos.
Time: 7am – 6pm
Admission: 500 naira flat
For more information, call 08035536371
BEAUTY & THE FEAST – “NAIJA – XIBITION”
Morsi PR presents another edition of Beauty & The Feast….
Come and feed your insatiable beauty & fashion cravings.
Date: October 1, 2010
Venue: Coral Hall, Idowu Martins Street, V/I Lagos.
Time: 10am – 7pm
OLURONBI: THE MUSICAL
Aboriginal Productions Nigeria’s first-ever Broadway-style musical, OLURONBI: THE MUSICAL, returns to Lagos to commemorate the country’s 50th year as a sovereign nation. Once again, the best and brightest talents of the Nigerian theatre and music worlds come together to present the latest edition of this musical and theatrical extravaganza that tells the story of Oluronbi, the proud queen who strikes a Faustian bargain for the gift of childbirth. What better way to celebrate our 50th anniversary?
Last year, the Show featured 50 of Nigeria’s best singing, acting, and dancing talents. This year, it’s all about MORE: More performers (70 actors, dancers, and a full choir), more music, much more extravagant costumes (for all you fashion-forward folks out there), AND MORE PERFORMANCES!! Yes, we’ve got 8 performances for you. Yes, we’ve made it easier for you to get tickets 🙂
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Saturday & Sunday October 2 & 3, 2010
Venue: National Art Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
Time: 3:00pm & 6:00pm
CONNECT WITH DAYO OLOMU
Connect with Dayo Olomu (CDO) is a forum where energetic sessions on self discovery, strategic positioning, business communication, cross cultural professional blend up knowledge, time management, goal setting, leadership, etc will be conducted pivoted on an interactive and easy learning medium to package individuals and businesses for a journey of transformation and peak performance.
Date: Saturday October 2nd, 2010
Venue: Pearl Hall, Golden Gate Paradise, 25B Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: N5,000
FELABRATION ROC DA MIC TALENT SHOWDOWN
As part of the 2010 FELABRATION Celebrations, Roc Da Mic Africa presents “Felabration Roc da Mic Talent Showdown” – An open mic hustle to Felabration Stage.
This event is to support & showcase up and coming artistes. Interested Up and Coming Artistes willing to perform at the Felabration 2010 should partake in the Felabration Roc Da Mic Talent Showdown.
Host: Asha Gangali
Dates: 10th, 17th, 24th September and October 1st, 2010
Venue: The New Afrikan Shrine, Agidigbin, Ikeja, Lagos
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Admission: Free
For more information call 08037125939.
SOLID STAR’S ONE-IN-A-MILLION ALBUM LAUNCH
The fast rising artiste Solid Star launches in debut Album titled One In A Million on Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Abuja.
The event will feature guest appearances from Tuface, Ill Bliss, Ice Prince, Iyanya, W4 and Whizkid.
Date: Saturday 2nd October 2010
Venue: Roma Lounge, Abuja
Time: 2pm – 6pm
GREEN & WHITE FRIDAY
Daniel’s Company presents Green & White Friday.
On The Mic Will Be Chosen Generation, Christaholics, Jesus Freak and Hepzibah With Dj M-sound
Also Featuring: Rgk, Inspirationext, Limit Breakers & Many More…
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Venue: The Fountain Of Life Church, 12 Industrial Estate, by PZ Industry, Town Planning, Ilupeju, Lagos
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Green & White Carpets Starts at 1:00pm
Dress Code: Creative Green & White
For more information call Shobo 234-802-592-7369 Greg 234-812-224-6644
THE PLATFORM NIGERIA @50
Nigeria is ripe and ready for a change and I’m sure you agree there’s no better time for it than now. Amidst the bother, the hustle and bustle, somethings must never be forgotten and we all must play our part to ensure the birth of Change within Nigeria.
Individuals and Institutions alike are contributing their own quota of light; so that as a people and as a great Nation we can begin to shine as brightly as we ought. One of such is Pastor Poju Oyemade the Senior Pastor of Covenant Christian Centre.
As an intelligent initiative powered by Covenant Christian Centre, The Platform Nigeria is designed to facilitate growth in the areas of personal capacity & productivity as well as to foster National Development within our Great Nation Nigeria.
Over the last three years, the last seven (7) platform events have been intellectually stimulating gatherings of great minds; and have successfully begun a movement spun to create change and empowerment.
The Platform Nigeria events hold twice a year, within the second quarter [May/Workers day] and the last quarter [Independence day]. The Former is focused on matters of Human development while the latter is focused on matters of National development.
SPEAKERS
- Rev. Sam Adeyemi
- Mrs Ibukun Awosika
- Prof. Adebayo Olukoshi
- Mr. Leke Alder
- Prof. Yemi Osibajo
- Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje
- Ms. Thelma Ekiyor
REGISTRATION
As with all previous Platforms, admission remains free. However with this Edition, registration is imperative as there are 4000 seats available at the venue. We encourage preregistration, using an easy system set up for your convenience via SMS and the internet.
Host: Pastor Poju Oyemade
Date: Saturday 2nd October 2010
Venue: Indoor Sports Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Time: 9:30am
OPA WILLIAMS NITE OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS
Opa William presents the Independence edition of the hugely successful comedy series “Nite of a Thousand Laughs”.
This event will be held in Lagos & Abuja on October 1st and 3rd respectively.
Featuring: Alibaba, Tuface, Gordons, Djinee, I Go Dye, Bovi, Seyi Law & Helen Paul
Date: Friday October 1st, 2010
Venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Time: 3:50pm
Tickets: Regular – N5,000; VIP – N10,000
THE GREEN CONCERT
The Green Concert is an annual event with the sole aim of bringing together the best and the brightest rising stars in Nigeria to celebrate our country, our music and our dance.
The theme of this year’s event will be “9ja United – A Medley in the Sky” which is a choreographed display of amazing fireworks and emotion stirring soundtracks guaranteed to leave the audience spellbound.
The Event will be a variety concert featuring multiple genres of music from both popular artistes as well as upcoming talents. Also featuring on the bill will be Dance groups, DJ’s and VJ’s and the culmination of the event will be the performance of headline making Nigerian acts in concert.
Date: Friday, October 1st, 2010
Venue: Ocean Garden, Ocean View Restaurant, VI Lagos
Time: 6:00pm
Tickets: Regular – N3,000
VIP – N10,000
VVIP – N20,000
For enquiries and ticket reservation, call 0809 194 2000 or 0819 110 0147
NIGERIA @50 IN KWARA WITH AKON LIVE!
The Kwara State government celebrates Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary with a musical concert featuring Akon and other A-List Nigeria artistes.
The event will also mark the grand opening of Metropolitan Square, Ilorin.
Featured Artistes:
Akon
DBanj & Mo’Hits Crew
P-Square
Naeto C
Sasha
Tony Tetuila
MC: Olisa Adibua
Date: Saturday 2nd October 2010
Venue: Metropolitan Square, Asa Dam Road, Ilorin Kwara State
Time: 3pm
Gate: Free
THE FANTASY LINGERIE FASHION PARTY
La pooza presents What’s Your Fantasy? – A Lingerie Fashion Party.
Featuring:
4 Celebrity DJ performances
3 Surprise artiste performance, plus
Exotic Burlesque performances
Date: Friday 1st October 2010
Venue: Zamunda, 32B, Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku Street, V/I, Lagos
Time: 8pm
THE ALL BLACK MASKED PARTY II
The All Black Masked Party 2 will be a night of mystery and fun!!
Basic Rules:
- All Black Outfit
- No Mask, No Entry
Date: Thursday September 30, 2010
Venue: Club Karma, 147A Younis Bashorun Street, V/I Lagos
Time: 10pm
Admission: No Gate Fee!
Strictly By Guest list and recommendation
Club Karma holds the right to permit entry!
You can get your masks at the venue from as low as N1000.
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